KODO

Mazda has named their most recent design language KODO – Soul of Motion. The language expresses itself in the curvy, elegant body lines on the latest Mazda models. Mazda explains KODO as the pretense that the vehicle is a living creature. Furthermore, the relationship between car and driver is much like the one between horse and rider.

The name KODO is inspired by the ancient Japanese belief of aesthetics. Japanese craftsmanship is all about simplicity, elegance and dignity, Mazda’s KODO should express these factors as well. This designing idea has now also found its way on to other products than automobiles. Mazda has created some regular usable objects like a table, a couch and even a bicycle. Now, Mazda is looking to expand the KODO production line even further and make the KODO products into a mass-produced and readily available segment.

The New York Auto Show earlier this year was the perfect occasion for Mazda to reveal their new MX-5 RF. Mazda releases this car for the 2017 model year. In addition, it’s a lightly adapted “retractable fastback” version of Mazda’s successful sports model Miata or MX-5. The 2017 Mazda MX-5 RF should be a worthy addition to Mazda’s luxury line. Mazda figured the combination of a sports car with a hard top convertible was good to broaden their public. Mazda…

The 2017 Mazda CX-9 received an amazing and much needed redesign. The CX-9 has been on the market since 2006 and besides a few minor detail updates, has never had a true overhaul. However, now that finally happened and it turned out great. The large Mazda SUV with room for seven passengers is a big example for its segment. Mazda put their KODO design ideas to work and the CX-9 has really benefited from it. According to Mazda, KODO is…

Mazda is being a busy bee as of late. Recently, many of their models received a total exterior revision. Also, the interior and tech features of Mazda cars are astounding for vehicles within their price range, like the 2017 Mazda6. Furthermore, Mazda is not planning to start taking it slow any time soon. Their latest updated and refreshed vehicle is the subcompact crossover, the 2017 Mazda CX-3. This car went on sale first in 2015 as a 2016 model and…